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Estimated Pay $27 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania

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div div div bPosition Summary:nbsp;/b /div div A Penske Refrigeration Technician will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment with the primary focus on all refrigeration unit maintenance equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. /div div nbsp; /div div bMajor Responsibilities:nbsp;nbsp;/b /div div • Perform all levels of maintenance services, with the primary focus on all refrigeration unitnbsp; such as Carrier and/or Thermo King commercial refrigeration equipment designed for commercial trucks and trailers. /div div • Be able to test lines, components, and connections using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic test equipment /div div • Read complex schematics associated with the refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. /div div • Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order /div div • Maintain work area appearance and safety /div div • Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. /div div • Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner /div div • Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists. /div div • Provide additional support regarding preventative maintenance and tractor trailer maintenance as required by location management /div div • Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. /div div • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor /div div br/ /div /div /div div div /div /divh3Qualifications/h3divdiv bQualifications:/b /div div • 6 years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required /div div • High school diploma or equivalent required /div div • Vocational/Technical or certification preferred /div div • Specialized training and experience in the overhaul of refrigeration components requirednbsp; /div div • ASE Certification preferred /div div • 608/609 certifications preferred /div div • Proficiency in the use of all necessary tools of trade required /div div • Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred /div div • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required /div div • Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment is required /div div div • The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management /div div • The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice. /div /div div • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job /div div • As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review. /div div • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. /div div br/ /div div This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.nbsp; Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others. /div div br/ /div div bPhysical Requirements:/b /div div div The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /div div • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.nbsp; /div div • The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.nbsp; /div div • The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms. /div div • The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions. /div div • Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment. /div div • The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. /div /div div br/ /div div Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. /div div br/ /div div div /div /div div div /div /div div div /div /div div div /div /div/divh2Company/h2divdiv bAbout Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions/b /div div Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"Go Penske/anbsp;to learn more. /div div p/p /div div div /div /div div div /div /div div div /div /div div div /div /div/div

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